KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 46)

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Removing the lower triple clamp b
x
(EXC-R bEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-WbZA)
ದ Remove the fork legs. ( P. 41)
ದ Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( P. 46)
ದ Dismount the front fender. ( P. 46)
500149-10
ದ Remove screws b  and hang the CDI control unit to the side.
Info
Do not unplug the CDI control unit.
ದ Remove screw b  . Loosen screw b  . Take off top triple clamp with the handlebar
and place it on one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
500150-10
ದ Remove protector ring b  .
ದ Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
ದ Remove the upper steering head bearing.

Installing the lower triple clamp b
x
(EXC-R bSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
500098-10
ದ Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
Long-life grease ( P. 115)
ದ Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
Info
Check whether the top steering head seal b  is correctly positioned.
ದ Push up protective ring b  and o-ring b  .
500099-11
ದ Position the upper triple clamp with the steering.
ದ Mount and tighten screw b  .
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1,5 10 bNm (7.4blbfbft)
ದ Position the clutch line, wiring harness and CDI control unit. Mount and tighten
screws
b  .
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 bNm (7.4blbfbft)
ದ Install the front fender. ( P. 46)
(XCR-W bUSA)
ದ Fit the start number plate. ( P. 47)